Rotherham United boss reveals what left him impressed watching Blackpool's dramatic draw against Huddersfield Town

The 41-year-old was at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night as the 10-man Seasiders fought back not once, but twice to salvage a 2-2 draw against Huddersfield Town.

Despite trailing when Gary Madine was sent off in first-half stoppage-time, the home faithful stuck with their team and never turned on the players, which would have been easy to do given their 12-game winless run.

But the Seasiders were rewarded in the final stages with Josh Bowler scoring a dramatic last-minute equaliser.

Looking ahead to Saturday’s crucial clash between relegation rivals, Taylor said: “It’s irrelevant where teams are in the league table.

“We’re all desperate for points. We’re desperate for points, Blackpool are, Sheffield United are – everyone’s clawing their way through footballing life to get as many points as they possibly can. None more so than Blackpool.

“I was at their game on Tuesday and there was an impressive aspect of the connection between the team and fans, it was really impressive to see.

“But we have to be at our best. We have to put on a display that says we’re tough because we’re away from home but also show moments of quality.

“We also have to understand what the game will feel like and where the expectation and pressure will come from. We’re under no illusions how tough the task will be.

“It’s Lancashire v Yorkshire, so I’m sure they’ll be going at each other as they always do. I’m sure our fans will make a weekend of it, Blackpool is a good place to go and visit, but it will be a better weekend for them if we win the game and a better weekend for us if we pick up three points. But we need a performance to start with and hopefully a result to back it up.

“We really do appreciate the fans because they go above and beyond. I know Blackpool’s not the furthest journey in the footballing calendar but it’s still a fair, old trek.

“The hard-earned money they spend is fully appreciated because football is not a cheap game.”